Authorizes court to impose rescue operation costs of public entity under certain circumstances.
This bill allows courts to require individuals convicted of certain offenses to pay for public rescue operations they triggered. Specifically, it applies when someone commits criminal mischief (like damaging property) AND one of three driving violations: reckless driving, careless driving, or operating a vehicle unsafely. Courts can then charge the offender for costs incurred by public entities - such as police, emergency medical services, or rescue teams - during the recovery of the person, their pet, or property. The law aims to hold accountable those whose reckless actions directly cause public resources to be used for rescues.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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